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0:00:01 > 0:00:05- Nest Aneirin Jones is a pop star.
0:00:05 > 0:00:07- In India.
0:00:08 > 0:00:12- # Don't fret
0:00:13 > 0:00:18- # Music will soothe you
0:00:19 > 0:00:23- # It will cure your fatigue
0:00:23 > 0:00:26- # Peaceful rest
0:00:27 > 0:00:33- # Peaceful rest #
0:00:33 > 0:00:36- From her chapel upbringing - in Criccieth...
0:00:36 > 0:00:40- ..Nest has collaborated with one - of India's most famous pop stars...
0:00:41 > 0:00:45- ..to record tracks that have topped - the charts in the subcontinent...
0:00:45 > 0:00:48- ..as well as - the BBC's Asian charts in Britain.
0:00:48 > 0:00:51- # Peaceful
0:00:51 > 0:00:54- # Music
0:00:54 > 0:00:56- # Music
0:00:56 > 0:01:01- # And its immortal voice
0:01:03 > 0:01:07- # Music
0:01:08 > 0:01:11- # Music
0:01:12 > 0:01:15- # Is its name
0:01:16 > 0:01:20- # And its immortal voice #
0:01:25 > 0:01:29- 23-year-old Nest lives two lives.
0:01:30 > 0:01:34- One is an ordinary life, living - with her parents in Criccieth...
0:01:34 > 0:01:37- ..and working as a waitress - at Dylan's restaurant.
0:01:37 > 0:01:39- Leeks, no cream.
0:01:39 > 0:01:41- Leeks, no cream.- - Her other life...
0:01:41 > 0:01:44- ..takes her - to the other side of the world.
0:01:52 > 0:01:55- She's recorded - and performed her music...
0:01:56 > 0:01:58- ..in Hindi and Punjabi.
0:02:00 > 0:02:03- This is the story - of Nest Aneirin Jones...
0:02:03 > 0:02:05- ..or Nesdi Jones, Bhangra star.
0:02:19 > 0:02:24- Today I'm packing - to go to India again.
0:02:26 > 0:02:31- It's the first time - I've been back in two years.
0:02:31 > 0:02:33- I'm quite nervous...
0:02:33 > 0:02:38- ..because for the first time, - I'm going as Nesdi, not just Nest...
0:02:38 > 0:02:41- ..to see my friends...
0:02:41 > 0:02:44- ..and promote - my new track, Mast Jawani.
0:02:45 > 0:02:49- It's my first Punjabi track, - so it's a big step.
0:02:53 > 0:02:57- The reason I went to India - for the first time when I was 17...
0:02:57 > 0:03:00- ..was because I hated college.
0:03:00 > 0:03:05- I can't sit in a room - for an hour and write things.
0:03:05 > 0:03:07- My attention span is limited.
0:03:07 > 0:03:10- I've always had a desire to travel.
0:03:11 > 0:03:14- Mam came up with the idea - of going to India.
0:03:14 > 0:03:17- "You know someone - who's travelling out there."
0:03:18 > 0:03:20- I thought Mam was joking at first.
0:03:20 > 0:03:24- She doesn't even trust me - in the kitchen by myself!
0:03:24 > 0:03:28- She told me I should go...
0:03:28 > 0:03:31- ..thinking I'd - get bitten by the travelling bug...
0:03:31 > 0:03:33- ..and she said she'd support me.
0:03:34 > 0:03:36- "You never know what might happen."
0:03:36 > 0:03:40- Mam was right. Look what - I'm doing now, five years later!
0:03:41 > 0:03:46- I'm packing to promote - my new track as Nesdi Jones.
0:03:47 > 0:03:50- They're always right, aren't they?
0:04:28 > 0:04:32- I'm finally back in India - after two years.
0:04:32 > 0:04:36- It's absolutely amazing, - I've come straight to Old Delhi...
0:04:37 > 0:04:39- ..right in the heart of Delhi.
0:04:39 > 0:04:41- It's noisy.
0:04:41 > 0:04:47- I'm going around the markets to find - clothes to wear for all the gigs.
0:04:47 > 0:04:50- I'm so excited. Let's go!
0:04:55 > 0:04:58- It's so different - from home in Criccieth.
0:04:58 > 0:05:01- The population - of Criccieth is just over 2,000.
0:05:01 > 0:05:04- There are that many - in one street in Old Delhi!
0:05:05 > 0:05:10- There are so many people, - so many colours.
0:05:10 > 0:05:14- This visit to India - is going to be very busy.
0:05:14 > 0:05:17- She's going to be promoting - her latest single.
0:05:17 > 0:05:20- I've got gigs, meet-and-greets...
0:05:20 > 0:05:25- ..and shopping with designers - for outfits for the gigs.
0:05:25 > 0:05:28- It'll be nice to see - all my friends after two years.
0:05:29 > 0:05:34- It's quite a challenge - because my new track is in Punjabi.
0:05:34 > 0:05:37- As my friends say, - it's organized chaos.
0:05:37 > 0:05:39- That's what I like about it.
0:05:43 > 0:05:47- SHE SPEAKS HINDI
0:05:49 > 0:05:51- That's my Hindi.
0:05:51 > 0:05:55- This is a video - from Yo Yo Honey Singh, Brown Rang.
0:05:55 > 0:05:58- I'm not that good - in Punjabi at the moment...
0:05:59 > 0:06:01- ..but let me know what you think.
0:06:01 > 0:06:05- Any criticism with my bad accent - will be most appreciated.
0:06:05 > 0:06:09- Wish me luck. This is my first time - doing this on YouTube.
0:06:09 > 0:06:12- After returning from her first trip - to India in 2010...
0:06:13 > 0:06:15- ..Nest uploaded - a series of videos...
0:06:15 > 0:06:19- ..of her singing - popular songs in Hindi and Punjabi.
0:06:25 > 0:06:29- This video of her on YouTube - received thousands of hits...
0:06:29 > 0:06:32- ..totalling 200,000 - in a matter of weeks.
0:06:32 > 0:06:35- It caught the attention - of Yo Yo Honey Singh...
0:06:35 > 0:06:40- ..the song's owner and - India's most successful pop star.
0:06:40 > 0:06:44- Lots of people call Yo Yo - Honey Singh the Eminem of India.
0:06:45 > 0:06:47- He's a rapper, producer...
0:06:49 > 0:06:53- ..and he kind of sings, - but I wouldn't call it singing!
0:06:53 > 0:06:55- He found me on YouTube.
0:06:55 > 0:07:00- He saw me singing one of his songs, - which was actually a joke.
0:07:00 > 0:07:02- It's satirical.
0:07:03 > 0:07:08- It's a song about how pretty girls - with dark skin are - Brown Rang.
0:07:08 > 0:07:10- It means brown colour.
0:07:11 > 0:07:14- One line goes, "White chicks? - Nah, I don't like 'em any more."
0:07:15 > 0:07:17- My friends - thought this was hilarious.
0:07:18 > 0:07:21- Everyone else thought I was a - massive fan of Yo Yo Honey Singh...
0:07:21 > 0:07:24- ..when I was - actually taking the Mick.
0:07:31 > 0:07:35- Honey Singh is the subcontinent's - most well-known pop star.
0:07:35 > 0:07:37- In 2012, two of his songs...
0:07:37 > 0:07:42- ..were among YouTube's - 10 most popular videos worldwide.
0:07:42 > 0:07:46- His videos have received more than - three hundred million hits.
0:07:47 > 0:07:50- His singles have - topped the charts in 27 countries.
0:07:50 > 0:07:53- After seeing Nest singing, - he contacted her.
0:07:54 > 0:07:56- My phone rang and I said, "Hello."
0:07:56 > 0:07:58- He spoke - and I knew exactly who he was.
0:07:59 > 0:08:01- "This is Honey Singh, - I'm in London."
0:08:02 > 0:08:07- I remember - running downstairs in my pyjamas...
0:08:07 > 0:08:11- ..with the phone in my hand, - going like this to my mother.
0:08:11 > 0:08:16- He said, "I'm in London, I want to - meet you. Do you want to come down?"
0:08:32 > 0:08:36- If I worked with Yo Yo Honey Singh, - I'd be massive in India. Huge.
0:08:41 > 0:08:43- I usually do Hindi or Urdu...
0:08:43 > 0:08:47- ..but because I've sung two - of Honey Singh's songs in Punjabi...
0:08:48 > 0:08:50- ..everyone says it's cool.
0:08:51 > 0:08:54- I have to get into Bhangra now too.
0:08:54 > 0:08:58- Yo Yo Honey Singh's started - to get Bhangra into Bollywood now.
0:08:59 > 0:09:03- If I were with him, he could get me - into Bollywood, which'd be cool.
0:09:10 > 0:09:15- Mahesh Bhatt, a well-known Bollywood - producer, has tweeted about me...
0:09:15 > 0:09:17- ..which is cool.
0:09:17 > 0:09:22- In the space of two days, Mahesh - Bhatt has been talking about me...
0:09:22 > 0:09:25- ..and Yo Yo Honey Singh phoned me - - how cool!
0:09:26 > 0:09:30- When I was 15, I never thought - I'd end up singing in Hindi.
0:09:31 > 0:09:33- I never thought I'd go to India.
0:09:34 > 0:09:39- When I moved to India, - I fell in love with the place.
0:09:39 > 0:09:42- And I love the music too.
0:09:42 > 0:09:45- Some of it. - Some of the music's awful!
0:09:45 > 0:09:48- Hi. Nice to meet you. You OK?
0:09:52 > 0:09:56- When I went in, Honey Singh - recognized me straightaway.
0:09:57 > 0:10:01- He came straight over to me, - so we had a quick chat.
0:10:02 > 0:10:04- They want me to be part of it.
0:10:04 > 0:10:07- If I'm going to be part of it...
0:10:07 > 0:10:11- ..I'll be the first white person - in Bhangra.
0:10:11 > 0:10:14- He wants to send - his own productions to me...
0:10:15 > 0:10:19- ..to see - if I can write songs for him...
0:10:19 > 0:10:21- ..and sing on the tracks.
0:10:21 > 0:10:23- I'm gobsmacked. It's nuts.
0:10:24 > 0:10:26- This is surreal.
0:10:26 > 0:10:31- His bodyguard said, "It's you! I was - watching your video this morning."
0:10:31 > 0:10:33- I was like, "Really?"
0:10:34 > 0:10:37- I don't get it as much in Wales...
0:10:37 > 0:10:42- ..but when you come here and people - in the industry recognize me...
0:10:43 > 0:10:46- ..and want to take my details...
0:10:46 > 0:10:48- ..it's just nuts.
0:10:49 > 0:10:53- I've been waiting for this chance - for years and it's just popped up.
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0:11:15 > 0:11:15- Subtitles
0:11:15 > 0:11:17- Subtitles- - Subtitles
0:11:20 > 0:11:22- Nesdi Jones is in India...
0:11:22 > 0:11:26- ..for a series of gigs and the - promotion of her latest single...
0:11:27 > 0:11:29- ..due for release.
0:11:29 > 0:11:33- She's no stranger to India as she's - been visiting since she was 17.
0:11:34 > 0:11:38- Today she's about to return - to a place that was her home...
0:11:38 > 0:11:40- ..on her first visit to India.
0:11:41 > 0:11:44- The village of Kishangarh, - on the outskirts of Delhi.
0:11:47 > 0:11:49- I've just reached Kishangarh.
0:11:49 > 0:11:55- It borders Delhi - before you cross over to Hariana.
0:11:55 > 0:11:59- I'm here because the school where - I volunteered at is situated here.
0:12:04 > 0:12:07- The village is absolutely chaotic...
0:12:08 > 0:12:10- ..but you just get used to it.
0:12:10 > 0:12:13- I learnt on the first day - not to drive through here.
0:12:14 > 0:12:18- It takes an hour to drive through - and five minutes to walk.
0:12:18 > 0:12:21- I waved to - the same people every morning.
0:12:21 > 0:12:24- The drinks guy, the food guy.
0:12:24 > 0:12:28- Every morning they'd wave to me - and say good morning.
0:12:43 > 0:12:45- Morning.
0:12:52 > 0:12:54- Hi. Hello.
0:12:54 > 0:12:56- Remember me?
0:12:56 > 0:12:58- Yes. Nest.
0:12:58 > 0:13:01- Hello. Hi, how are you?
0:13:01 > 0:13:04- Tattoos.
0:13:04 > 0:13:05- More tattoos now.
0:13:05 > 0:13:07- More tattoos now.- - Nest.
0:13:11 > 0:13:13- Do you remember me?
0:13:14 > 0:13:17- A lot of the same teachers - are still here.
0:13:17 > 0:13:21- One said, "Why have you - come back here after so long?
0:13:21 > 0:13:23- "Where have you been?"
0:13:25 > 0:13:27- It's amazing.
0:13:27 > 0:13:31- That building there - was built from plastic bottles.
0:13:34 > 0:13:37- See those bottles there?
0:13:38 > 0:13:43- They fill the bottles with sand, - like bricks...
0:13:44 > 0:13:47- ..and they render it with cement - and make a classroom out of it.
0:13:49 > 0:13:51- Wow.
0:14:00 > 0:14:04- Samarpan School in Kishangarh - is a charitable school...
0:14:04 > 0:14:08- ..which provides education for those - who can't afford official education.
0:14:08 > 0:14:12- Nest volunteered here in 2010 - as an English tutor.
0:14:32 > 0:14:34- Good morning, ma'am.
0:14:35 > 0:14:36- Morning.
0:14:41 > 0:14:42- So, January.
0:14:42 > 0:14:45- So, January.- - And February, March...
0:14:45 > 0:14:48- ..April, May, June...
0:14:48 > 0:14:51- ..October, November, December.
0:14:51 > 0:14:53- High five. Very good!
0:14:53 > 0:14:55- The first time I came here...
0:14:55 > 0:14:59- ..I was persuaded - by my Welsh friends.
0:14:59 > 0:15:04- They knew Patrick, - the person who owned Samarpan.
0:15:04 > 0:15:08- They said, "Why don't you - go out and see what's there?"
0:15:10 > 0:15:13- It was really hard - to find the place the first time.
0:15:13 > 0:15:16- Are you going to read?
0:15:18 > 0:15:21- Sunday, Monday, - Tuesday, Wednesday...
0:15:22 > 0:15:24- ..Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
0:15:24 > 0:15:28- Well done. Very good.
0:15:28 > 0:15:30- SHE SINGS
0:15:48 > 0:15:52- People ask why I came to India - at such a young age.
0:15:52 > 0:15:55- I didn't enjoy being at home. - I hated college.
0:15:56 > 0:15:58- I'm not academic at all.
0:15:58 > 0:16:01- Papaya. Pear. Coconut.
0:16:01 > 0:16:04- I was bullied a lot - at secondary school.
0:16:04 > 0:16:07- I went through - hell and back for years.
0:16:07 > 0:16:11- College felt the same.
0:16:11 > 0:16:16- I'd see the same people. Going - to India was a form of escapism.
0:16:16 > 0:16:19- What are we going to do? - Food or colours?
0:16:19 > 0:16:21- Colours?
0:16:21 > 0:16:25- I was feeling low - and nothing was going right at home.
0:16:26 > 0:16:29- I just wanted to go - but I took it to extremes.
0:16:29 > 0:16:32- Instead of moving - to Manchester or London...
0:16:32 > 0:16:34- ..I came to India.
0:16:34 > 0:16:36- It was a breath of fresh air.
0:16:36 > 0:16:39- Everything improved after that.
0:16:39 > 0:16:41- Well done. What's your name?
0:16:42 > 0:16:44- Soudri. My name is Soudri.
0:16:44 > 0:16:45- Soudri. My name is Soudri.- - My name is Nesdi.
0:16:46 > 0:16:51- At school, no matter what I did, - I always felt I was doing it wrong.
0:16:51 > 0:16:57- People were always ready - to attack me.
0:17:01 > 0:17:03- It was no better - once I'd left school.
0:17:03 > 0:17:07- I'd go to some place - and people'd run after me.
0:17:07 > 0:17:10- I came here to escape from that.
0:17:10 > 0:17:15- Although I'd left school and gone to - college, there's social media now.
0:17:17 > 0:17:20- Every time - I went out in Criccieth...
0:17:20 > 0:17:24- ..I'd see these people - over and over again.
0:17:37 > 0:17:39- It all stopped when I came here.
0:17:43 > 0:17:47- And then I made friends here. - I wasn't scared.
0:17:53 > 0:17:55- But she had to return home.
0:17:55 > 0:17:59- After meeting Honey Singh in London, - weeks went by...
0:17:59 > 0:18:03- ..before the man himself - invited her to sing...
0:18:03 > 0:18:05- ..and appear in his latest video.
0:18:06 > 0:18:08- He explained her role in the song.
0:18:08 > 0:18:11- He said, "You're a white girl." - OK, that's easy.
0:18:12 > 0:18:14- "You're in India."
0:18:14 > 0:18:16- Yeah, OK, I can do that.
0:18:16 > 0:18:21- He said, "Right, you're flying - on Friday." It was Thursday.
0:18:31 > 0:18:35- Hi. I've arrived at last. - I got here about 3.30am.
0:18:36 > 0:18:40- I have to go straight - to the music video director...
0:18:40 > 0:18:42- ..with Money Aujla.
0:18:42 > 0:18:46- He's one of - the members of Mafia Mundeer.
0:18:46 > 0:18:50- They bought me flowers, - which was nice.
0:18:50 > 0:18:55- I got to hear the track - for the first time and it was nuts.
0:18:55 > 0:18:58- I know it's going - to be on telly before long...
0:18:59 > 0:19:02- ..and everyone's going to hear - something I've written myself.
0:19:03 > 0:19:05- So it's emotional.
0:19:06 > 0:19:09- It's four o'clock in the morning...
0:19:12 > 0:19:16- ..and I've had to - get up early and pack.
0:19:16 > 0:19:21- I'm going to hair and make-up - in the next 10 minutes.
0:19:21 > 0:19:24- So today's the day.
0:19:27 > 0:19:29- Over the next seven days...
0:19:30 > 0:19:34- ..Nest travelled to different - locations in the Punjab region...
0:19:34 > 0:19:38- ..recording vocals for the track, - London, and shooting the video.
0:19:39 > 0:19:41- # It's like land only works for you
0:19:41 > 0:19:44- # Everything's so beautiful
0:19:44 > 0:19:47- # Hey, boy, come on over here
0:19:47 > 0:19:50- # I wonder how you do what you do
0:19:50 > 0:19:52- # It's like the land - only works for you #
0:19:52 > 0:19:55- It's my second or third day.
0:19:55 > 0:20:00- I was up last night till 2.30am - with the choreographer.
0:20:00 > 0:20:02- They taught me how to pose and move.
0:20:03 > 0:20:07- Body language. It feels like - America's Next Top Model!
0:20:07 > 0:20:10- Honey Singh's coming down today...
0:20:10 > 0:20:13- ..to go over everything - for the video.
0:20:13 > 0:20:16- I get one of my dresses today.
0:20:16 > 0:20:18- Really exciting.
0:20:18 > 0:20:22- They said the success of this video - is all on me. No pressure!
0:20:23 > 0:20:27- # How you do what you do, it's like - the land only works for you #
0:20:27 > 0:20:33- I'm ill. Not Delhi-belly ill - but I'm tired and my head hurts.
0:20:33 > 0:20:36- I've got - some last-minute jobs to do.
0:20:37 > 0:20:39- I've got more writing to do.
0:20:39 > 0:20:44- I have to write a poem today. - Everything's dragging on.
0:20:45 > 0:20:48- It's slow and it's killing me.
0:20:48 > 0:20:53- I'm getting to bed around 3.00am - because they want me to do more.
0:20:53 > 0:20:57- They don't hold their meetings - until nine at night.
0:20:57 > 0:21:00- I feel restricted in the hotel...
0:21:00 > 0:21:03- ..but it'll all be over soon...
0:21:04 > 0:21:07- ..and the song, London, - will be out for good.
0:21:07 > 0:21:09- # Everything's so beautiful
0:21:09 > 0:21:12- # Hey, boy, come on over here
0:21:12 > 0:21:15- # I wonder how you do what you do
0:21:15 > 0:21:18- # It's like the land - only works for you #
0:21:18 > 0:21:22- I was an old lady, - so that wasn't very glamorous!
0:21:22 > 0:21:26- I thought I was going to be pretty - and have my hair and make-up done...
0:21:27 > 0:21:30- ..but no, I was an old woman - and I had to wear a white wig.
0:21:31 > 0:21:32- # Everything's so beautiful
0:21:33 > 0:21:35- # Hey, boy, come on over here
0:21:35 > 0:21:38- # I wonder how you do what you do
0:21:38 > 0:21:41- # It's like the land - only works for you #
0:21:51 > 0:21:53- It's quite unique, this track.
0:21:53 > 0:21:56- It really does stand out - in the chart.
0:21:56 > 0:22:00- I'm about to reveal how far you got - in our Asian Download chart.
0:22:03 > 0:22:08- Now, I know you're excited, - a bit of anticipation...
0:22:08 > 0:22:12- ..for the reaction and reception - to your brand new single.
0:22:12 > 0:22:16- There's 40 tracks here, - seven days separate them.
0:22:18 > 0:22:20- And thousands of downloads.
0:22:20 > 0:22:25- I can tell you that the track - that's most downloaded this week...
0:22:25 > 0:22:27- I think it's them.
0:22:27 > 0:22:29- ..is London, which means...
0:22:31 > 0:22:35- London went straight to number one - in the Indian charts...
0:22:35 > 0:22:39- ..as well as number one - in the BBC Asian Download chart.
0:22:39 > 0:22:42- Today, it's received - eight million hits on YouTube.
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0:22:45 > 0:22:45- Subtitles
0:22:45 > 0:22:47- Subtitles- - Subtitles
0:22:47 > 0:22:50- Bhangra singer Nesdi Jones - is in Delhi...
0:22:51 > 0:22:54- ..to promote - her latest single due for release.
0:22:54 > 0:22:58- It's also an opportunity - to revisit her favourite locations.
0:22:58 > 0:23:00- This is Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi.
0:23:01 > 0:23:03- I'm about to go to...
0:23:03 > 0:23:07- ..the only record shop in Delhi, - the only one, so they tell me.
0:23:19 > 0:23:22- This record shop - is above a shoe shop.
0:23:22 > 0:23:27- The steep stairs have no banister...
0:23:27 > 0:23:30- ..so I have to watch my step.
0:23:32 > 0:23:36- I think it's the bizarreness - that I like about the place.
0:23:38 > 0:23:41- So here we are.
0:23:48 > 0:23:51- There's Bollywood music here - but these are really old.
0:23:53 > 0:23:58- I doubt I'm familiar with - any of these, let alone Bollywood.
0:24:07 > 0:24:09- It's so quiet here.
0:24:09 > 0:24:14- It's a world away - from the chaos outside.
0:24:14 > 0:24:18- You walk out of here and loads - of people push you out of the way.
0:24:19 > 0:24:22- You come here and it's peaceful.
0:24:22 > 0:24:25- It's just the complete opposite.
0:24:25 > 0:24:27- I like it.
0:24:27 > 0:24:31- When Nest was last here, - at the end of 2013...
0:24:31 > 0:24:33- ..she had no idea how successful...
0:24:34 > 0:24:37- ..the track she recorded - with pop star Honey Singh would be.
0:24:38 > 0:24:41- London hadn't been released - back then.
0:24:41 > 0:24:45- I didn't know - when it was due for release...
0:24:46 > 0:24:50- ..but I had to go back home - because my visa had expired.
0:24:50 > 0:24:52- So I came back in December...
0:24:53 > 0:24:56- ..and London - was released in the January.
0:24:56 > 0:24:59- It was difficult...
0:24:59 > 0:25:02- ..because I didn't see the impact...
0:25:02 > 0:25:04- ..the song had created.
0:25:04 > 0:25:10- When it took off, I could see online - that it was a hit.
0:25:11 > 0:25:14- It was number one - in the BBC's Asian chart.
0:25:14 > 0:25:17- It was my job after that...
0:25:17 > 0:25:20- ..to get myself out there.
0:25:21 > 0:25:25- I started gigging in bars and clubs.
0:25:28 > 0:25:30- But that was every now and then...
0:25:30 > 0:25:35- ..because not everyone in Wales - wants to listen to Bhangra.
0:25:47 > 0:25:49- I never, ever thought...
0:25:50 > 0:25:53- ..that I'd - perform in Punjabi anywhere.
0:25:55 > 0:25:59- But God works in mysterious ways.
0:26:00 > 0:26:02- I'm scared stiff.
0:26:03 > 0:26:05- I've gone through the history...
0:26:05 > 0:26:09- ..on the Chi Bar's - Facebook and Twitter accounts...
0:26:10 > 0:26:13- ..and I've not seen - one white person on there.
0:26:13 > 0:26:18- To me, that's unwanted pressure.
0:26:20 > 0:26:24- If I'm at a house party, - they say, "Sing in Hindi."
0:26:24 > 0:26:28- So I do one or two songs.
0:26:31 > 0:26:33- SHE SINGS IN HINDI
0:26:36 > 0:26:40- They're like, "Wow, a white - person's singing that! Cool!"
0:26:43 > 0:26:47- As my friends say, "It's a party - trick that's gone way too far."
0:26:48 > 0:26:50- That's what it is, in a way.
0:26:51 > 0:26:53- BHANGRA MUSIC / CHATTER
0:27:08 > 0:27:12- It's the wonder girl. - Come on, make some noise!
0:27:17 > 0:27:21- She's collaborated with Honey Singh. - You must know this one.
0:27:23 > 0:27:27- Right, we're going to play the - track. DJ, let's go. Are you ready?
0:27:28 > 0:27:31- Chi Bar, are you ready? - I can't hear you, Chi Bar!
0:27:35 > 0:27:37- SHE SINGS
0:28:03 > 0:28:06- # Excuse me, Miss, - kiss, kiss, kiss #
0:28:07 > 0:28:09- Following - the global success of London...
0:28:10 > 0:28:12- ..Nest had to create - a name for herself...
0:28:13 > 0:28:15- ..on the British Bhangra scene...
0:28:15 > 0:28:19- ..which is no mean feat - without the support of Honey Singh.
0:28:20 > 0:28:24- Thank you, Chi Bar, you've been - awesome. Have a lovely evening.
0:28:24 > 0:28:29- Whilst trying to break into - the British scene back in 2014...
0:28:30 > 0:28:34- ..it was a big step to fund her - first independent single and video.
0:28:34 > 0:28:37- Tere Naal was a Bhangra track - in Hindi and English.
0:28:38 > 0:28:41- I went to Manchester...
0:28:41 > 0:28:44- ..to record Tere Naal - over the weekend.
0:28:44 > 0:28:47- And then I filmed it - with white people.
0:28:48 > 0:28:51- A Punjabi video - with white Welsh people!
0:28:51 > 0:28:54- I didn't even - know much about Punjabi culture.
0:28:55 > 0:28:58- I was winging it, to be honest.
0:28:59 > 0:29:02- But it was really good. - It was well received.
0:29:02 > 0:29:07- Tere Naal shot to number three i - n the iTunes World Music chart...
0:29:07 > 0:29:10- ..and number 10 - in the BBC Asian Downloads chart.
0:29:13 > 0:29:17- The track's success led to her - nomination for Best Newcomer...
0:29:18 > 0:29:22- ..at the 2014 UK Bhangra Awards.
0:29:27 > 0:29:31- I'm ready. - My hair and make-up's done.
0:29:31 > 0:29:35- Outfit on. I look beautiful.
0:29:35 > 0:29:39- I have to do interviews. Nerves - have kicked in and I want to cry!
0:29:40 > 0:29:45- Ever since childhood, I've thought, - "I'm going to be a singer."
0:29:45 > 0:29:48- Everyone said, "Whatever. - Get a back-up plan."
0:29:48 > 0:29:51- I've still got a long way to go - but I've done it.
0:29:52 > 0:29:55- It's happening - and it's happening for me.
0:29:55 > 0:29:59- My hard work is finally paying off, - kind of thing.
0:30:02 > 0:30:06- The annual event celebrates - British Bhangra music...
0:30:06 > 0:30:09- ..and awards individuals - in 22 categories.
0:30:10 > 0:30:14- Winners are selected on chart - success as well as a public vote.
0:30:18 > 0:30:21- This ceremony in 2014 is unique...
0:30:22 > 0:30:26- ..because it's the first time - a white person has been nominated.
0:30:27 > 0:30:31- The Best Newcomer award - goes to Nesdi Jones!
0:30:43 > 0:30:46- When I was a kid, - I never won anything.
0:30:46 > 0:30:48- I'm speechless, I want to cry.
0:30:49 > 0:30:52- I want to thank my friends, - family and my partner...
0:30:52 > 0:30:56- ..and my amazing manager, Bainzy, - who made it happen.
0:30:56 > 0:30:58- Thank you guys too!
0:31:05 > 0:31:09- I'm officially - the 2014 Best Newcomer.
0:31:09 > 0:31:11- It's just amazing.
0:31:12 > 0:31:14- I don't know what to do.
0:31:14 > 0:31:17- My mother and father's faces - were amazing.
0:31:17 > 0:31:21- Staying humble went out the window, - but it was amazing.
0:31:21 > 0:31:23- I'm totally chuffed.
0:31:35 > 0:31:39- With a busy week ahead promoting - her latest single in Delhi...
0:31:40 > 0:31:42- ..Nest visits a draper's...
0:31:42 > 0:31:46- ..to find a traditional - and striking Punjabi outfit.
0:31:50 > 0:31:55- Hi. I'm looking for - Punjabi suits for a concert.
0:31:56 > 0:31:59- Brilliant. - I'm really looking forward.
0:31:59 > 0:32:03- There are - so many colours and designs.
0:32:03 > 0:32:06- I know nothing about them.
0:32:06 > 0:32:08- I'm learning as I go along...
0:32:08 > 0:32:12- ..and understanding - what styles suit me best.
0:32:12 > 0:32:14- That is so pretty.
0:32:14 > 0:32:19- As my friends say, "You came to - India but you were never a tourist."
0:32:19 > 0:32:21- They all say that.
0:32:21 > 0:32:27- "You came here, - just blended in and did it our way."
0:32:27 > 0:32:30- I've always been like that.
0:32:30 > 0:32:35- I've always felt - that I've fitted in for years...
0:32:35 > 0:32:39- ..without having to wear these, - but...
0:32:39 > 0:32:42- ..it shows - that I respect it a lot more too.
0:32:42 > 0:32:46- Check out the colours - - you don't get this at home.
0:32:53 > 0:32:57- I'm very small, - so skirts sometimes...
0:32:57 > 0:32:58- It doesn't matter.
0:32:58 > 0:33:00- It doesn't matter.- - It does with me.
0:33:08 > 0:33:10- What do you think?
0:33:17 > 0:33:21- They're taking my measurements - to tailor it for me...
0:33:21 > 0:33:23- ..so that it fits properly.
0:33:23 > 0:33:25- I might ask about the sleeves too.
0:33:27 > 0:33:30- I'll stick with these leggings, - shall I?
0:33:30 > 0:33:34- My legs'd look quite good in heels, - and my butt would too!
0:33:34 > 0:33:36- Yay!
0:33:40 > 0:33:44- She said, - "Go for a cuppa and it'll be ready."
0:33:46 > 0:33:48- I don't know which one.
0:33:49 > 0:33:50- Which one do you think?
0:33:50 > 0:33:52- Which one do you think?- - Red. It'd look better on the stage.
0:33:58 > 0:34:01- When London was released, - I received gig offers...
0:34:02 > 0:34:04- ..but not from your typical pub.
0:34:04 > 0:34:08- I was asked - to play at the Birmingham mela.
0:34:08 > 0:34:13- I was like, "Wow! That's the - furthest I've gone with my singing."
0:34:15 > 0:34:18- I started researching - the Birmingham mela...
0:34:19 > 0:34:22- ..and found out - that more than 100,000 attend.
0:34:23 > 0:34:25- I felt sick.
0:34:31 > 0:34:33- By summer 2015, - Nesdi's performing...
0:34:34 > 0:34:37- ..at Britain's - biggest Bhangra festivals.
0:34:37 > 0:34:42- During the summer months, melas - are held, which are Hindi parties.
0:34:42 > 0:34:46- They attract big artists. - There's a fair and stalls.
0:34:47 > 0:34:51- The melas are - the biggest festivals in Britain.
0:34:51 > 0:34:55- They're televised in this country - as well as in India.
0:34:56 > 0:35:01- I'm doing an exclusive tomorrow and - I haven't even finished the lyrics!
0:35:05 > 0:35:08- Lucky - always performs on stage with me.
0:35:08 > 0:35:13- An Asian female dance group - is joining me on stage...
0:35:14 > 0:35:16- ..as well as - a group called Virtue Dholis.
0:35:17 > 0:35:21- I met them here last year, so - it's like a reunion, which is nice!
0:35:37 > 0:35:41- Nesdi, like any other artist - before going on stage...
0:35:42 > 0:35:45- ..the nerves kick in.
0:35:45 > 0:35:47- I'm a bit nervous today as well.
0:35:47 > 0:35:50- I'm not sure - what kind of crowd to expect.
0:35:50 > 0:35:54- Every year is something different. - Last year, the crowd was amazing.
0:35:55 > 0:35:57- Everybody knows Nesdi - as a Desi Gori.
0:35:57 > 0:35:59- They think it's wicked.
0:36:00 > 0:36:04- When someone from - a different culture embraces ours...
0:36:04 > 0:36:07- ..they think it's honourable - and they're proud.
0:36:07 > 0:36:11- A lot of people are proud. - She's doing something fantastic.
0:36:11 > 0:36:14- I'm more concerned - about the way I look...
0:36:15 > 0:36:19- ..because the audience is going to - see a white girl in Punjabi dress.
0:36:19 > 0:36:20- I have to make sure I do it right.
0:36:20 > 0:36:22- I have to make sure I do it right.- - Let's introduce our next act.
0:36:23 > 0:36:27- She's known for her single, London, - with Yo Yo Honey Singh.
0:36:27 > 0:36:30- Give it up - for the one and only Nesdi Jones!
0:36:37 > 0:36:41- # La da da da da dah
0:36:42 > 0:36:45- # Everything's so beautiful
0:36:45 > 0:36:48- # Hey, boy, come on over here
0:36:48 > 0:36:50- # I wonder how you do what you do
0:36:51 > 0:36:54- # It's like the land - only works for you #
0:36:54 > 0:36:55- It's brilliant.
0:36:56 > 0:36:59- She's bringing herself - and Asian music into it.
0:36:59 > 0:37:01- She's mixing it together.
0:37:01 > 0:37:05- Bringing people and cultures - together is really good.
0:37:08 > 0:37:13- She'll get a good reaction because - she does well with the crowd.
0:37:28 > 0:37:32- She always gets the crowd going - - she gets them hyped up.
0:37:32 > 0:37:35- She brings happiness to everyone.
0:37:35 > 0:37:38- # Everything's so beautiful
0:37:38 > 0:37:40- # Hey, boy, come on over here
0:37:41 > 0:37:43- # I wonder how you do what you do
0:37:44 > 0:37:47- # It's like the land - only works for you
0:37:47 > 0:37:51- # La da da da da dah #
0:37:51 > 0:37:54- Hey! Amazing!
0:37:55 > 0:38:00- Despite the rain and - the crap turnout, it was quite good.
0:38:01 > 0:38:03- With another successful mela...
0:38:04 > 0:38:08- ..Nest reinforces her place - on the British Bhangra scene.
0:38:08 > 0:38:13- Her sights now turn to the home - of Bhangra music - India.
0:38:16 > 0:38:16- .
0:38:17 > 0:38:17- *
0:38:17 > 0:38:21- Nesdi Jones is in Delhi for a series - of gigs promoting her new single.
0:38:22 > 0:38:26- Her first gig is tonight, so she - returns to the Punjabi draper's...
0:38:27 > 0:38:29- ..to collect her outfit.
0:38:33 > 0:38:37- I'm really excited. It's something - I've never worn before.
0:38:38 > 0:38:41- It suits me better, - personality-wise.
0:38:42 > 0:38:46- It's out of the norm. It's not - typical Punjabi. Then again, it is.
0:38:46 > 0:38:49- I can't wait. I hope it fits.
0:38:49 > 0:38:52- Today's the day.
0:38:52 > 0:38:55- I used to travel to school - in one of these.
0:38:55 > 0:38:59- A taxi costs too much, - so this is the cheaper option.
0:38:59 > 0:39:04- It's funny and it's different. - You wouldn't get this at home.
0:39:04 > 0:39:07- Hi.
0:39:07 > 0:39:09- Is it ready?
0:39:09 > 0:39:12- Amazing.
0:39:12 > 0:39:16- It looks untouched, doesn't it? - Thank you. See you soon. Bye!
0:39:22 > 0:39:25- We're going to - look for hair bobbles.
0:39:26 > 0:39:29- In 2015, after a year - as an independent artist...
0:39:29 > 0:39:33- ..the manager of Britain's - biggest Bhangra music label...
0:39:33 > 0:39:37- ..invited her to record - her new single in Punjabi.
0:39:41 > 0:39:45- It's going to be - a total game changer...
0:39:45 > 0:39:51- ..because it's in Punjabi and - nobody's heard that from me before.
0:39:51 > 0:39:55- Every release has been in English - with a bit of Punjabi...
0:39:55 > 0:39:57- ..or a bit of Hindi.
0:39:57 > 0:40:00- Mast Jawani, proper Desi.
0:40:02 > 0:40:06- What's going on, bro? I might need - your help, if you're about.
0:40:06 > 0:40:12- I'm recording a Punjabi song. I need - to get the pronunciations right.
0:40:12 > 0:40:14- Wicked. Alright, man.
0:40:14 > 0:40:18- He's still at work. He's not going - to get home for an hour or so.
0:40:19 > 0:40:21- We'll see what we can do.
0:40:21 > 0:40:23- We'll see what we can do.- - Let's try it.
0:40:25 > 0:40:27- Let's go for it.
0:40:27 > 0:40:29- SINGS IN PUNJABI
0:40:33 > 0:40:36- HE CORRECTS HER
0:40:37 > 0:40:39- Why does - a Welsh person decide to do this?
0:40:40 > 0:40:43- The label's manager was confident - that a Punjabi track...
0:40:44 > 0:40:48- ..was a step closer to making - Nesdi Jones a unique artist...
0:40:48 > 0:40:51- ..on the Bhangra scene in Britain.
0:40:55 > 0:40:58- Nesdi's a unique person. - You only have to look at her.
0:40:58 > 0:41:00- A white girl singing Punjabi music.
0:41:01 > 0:41:03- It's not unheard of - but it's very rare.
0:41:03 > 0:41:09- When Vips said to me, "I want you - to produce her first single"...
0:41:10 > 0:41:13- ..I was like, - "Yeah, I'm down with that."
0:41:13 > 0:41:15- London was a massive hit.
0:41:15 > 0:41:17- I work in radio - and I playlist music.
0:41:18 > 0:41:22- London was one of those songs - I picked up and it's different.
0:41:22 > 0:41:26- Nesdi's touch to that song...
0:41:26 > 0:41:28- ..is what made it different.
0:41:28 > 0:41:32- That was being done, - but to have Nesdi on there...
0:41:32 > 0:41:36- ..and the style of her singing - kind of stuck out.
0:41:36 > 0:41:39- When Vips asked me - to do this project...
0:41:39 > 0:41:41- ..I was like, "Let's do it."
0:41:41 > 0:41:43- SINGS IN PUNJABI
0:41:46 > 0:41:48- That's closer.
0:41:48 > 0:41:51- There are - loads of words in one line...
0:41:51 > 0:41:55- ..and you stumble all over them...
0:41:55 > 0:41:57- ..but practice makes perfect...
0:41:58 > 0:42:01- ..and hopefully my fans - will appreciate this.
0:42:01 > 0:42:04- I really am trying my best.
0:42:04 > 0:42:08- It's two people who don't speak - Punjabi making a Punjabi song.
0:42:08 > 0:42:11- That adds to the whole thing, - I guess.
0:42:12 > 0:42:14- SONG IS PLAYED BACK
0:42:15 > 0:42:17- Yeah, yeah, I heard it.
0:42:25 > 0:42:27- I think we can call that a wrap.
0:42:27 > 0:42:29- I think we can call that a wrap.- - Call it a wrap?
0:42:29 > 0:42:32- Yay! We've finished!
0:42:42 > 0:42:44- I'm in Hauz Khaz village...
0:42:44 > 0:42:49- ..and the place - is absolutely hectic.
0:42:49 > 0:42:52- I call it - the Las Vegas strip of Delhi.
0:42:53 > 0:42:55- This is - where I'm performing tonight.
0:42:56 > 0:43:00- Some of my friends who I haven't - seen for years are coming too.
0:43:00 > 0:43:02- It'll be nice to see them.
0:43:02 > 0:43:06- Nesdi's first gig on the tour - is in a club called Levels.
0:43:06 > 0:43:12- Before stepping on stage, she must - record an interview for Janta TV...
0:43:12 > 0:43:14- ..which is partly in Hindi.
0:43:18 > 0:43:21- Welcome to - your favourite show, Star Talk.
0:43:21 > 0:43:24- CONTINUES IN HINDI
0:43:26 > 0:43:28- Welcome, Nesdi.
0:43:28 > 0:43:30- How are you?
0:43:30 > 0:43:32- ANSWERS IN HINDI
0:43:38 > 0:43:41- After her - very first interview in Hindi...
0:43:41 > 0:43:44- ..with a little English, - she meets her friends...
0:43:45 > 0:43:48- ..before - taking to the stage to perform.
0:43:49 > 0:43:52- BHANGRA MUSIC
0:43:55 > 0:43:58- # Everything's so beautiful
0:43:58 > 0:44:01- # Hey, boy, come on over here
0:44:01 > 0:44:03- # I wonder how you do what you do
0:44:04 > 0:44:06- # It's like the land - only works for you #
0:44:06 > 0:44:09- As well as performing - old favourite London...
0:44:10 > 0:44:12- ..Nesdi will promote Mast Jawani...
0:44:12 > 0:44:17- ..the new single and video - which will be released this month.
0:44:18 > 0:44:20- SINGS IN PUNJABI
0:44:23 > 0:44:26- Now I'm with VIP Records...
0:44:26 > 0:44:31- ..I'm not the new - and timid Welsh person I was...
0:44:31 > 0:44:33- ..who didn't have a clue.
0:44:33 > 0:44:37- Now I have a boss who tells me, - "Get everything done."
0:44:37 > 0:44:39- I'm looking forward.
0:44:47 > 0:44:49- Vips has a three-year plan.
0:44:49 > 0:44:52- I can't even plan my next meal!
0:44:53 > 0:44:56- It's nice to know - someone's looking after me.
0:44:56 > 0:45:01- Vips' plan is to get me - into Bollywood. That's what I want.
0:45:01 > 0:45:06- # I can feel it in the air, - I can't help but stop and stare
0:45:07 > 0:45:09- # In the field - I watch you work so hard
0:45:10 > 0:45:12- # A masterpiece, - a living work of art... #
0:45:13 > 0:45:18- On the eve of a series of gigs - in India as a solo artist...
0:45:18 > 0:45:22- ..are there any advantages - to being the only Westerner...
0:45:22 > 0:45:24- ..on the Bhangra scene?
0:45:25 > 0:45:28- Being white is a bonus.
0:45:28 > 0:45:32- It's definitely a bonus, - and that doesn't offend me at all.
0:45:32 > 0:45:37- Coming from a different society...
0:45:38 > 0:45:40- ..and a different culture...
0:45:41 > 0:45:44- ..I can spread - Punjabi culture and Bhangra music.
0:45:44 > 0:45:46- People like the fact I'm white.
0:45:59 > 0:46:01- She's always phenomenal.
0:46:02 > 0:46:05- I always enjoy her performance - and today was amazing.
0:46:06 > 0:46:09- Last time I heard her in the - UK Bhangra Awards, it was amazing.
0:46:10 > 0:46:13- Today, she just killed the crowd. - It was amazing.
0:46:13 > 0:46:18- We're glad she's here in India - and she's rocking New Delhi.
0:46:26 > 0:46:29- Because of the mix - of Bhangra and English...
0:46:29 > 0:46:33- ..everyone could, erm...
0:46:33 > 0:46:35- ..understand it.
0:46:41 > 0:46:44- Hi. I'm good. Did you enjoy?
0:46:44 > 0:46:48- Yeah. You were amazing. - We're from Ethiopia.
0:46:48 > 0:46:50- Wow, that's amazing.
0:46:51 > 0:46:54- We love you - more than the performance.
0:46:54 > 0:46:57- Thank you very much, - You're so kind. Glad you liked it.
0:47:00 > 0:47:03- You could see that by the amount - of people that were dancing.
0:47:04 > 0:47:06- Before the performance, - people were sitting.
0:47:07 > 0:47:12- They give her a very warm - welcome whenever she's in India.
0:47:12 > 0:47:16- She doesn't come off like - a white girl and her accent's good.
0:47:16 > 0:47:18- She's traditional.
0:47:19 > 0:47:23- It was amazing. It was really nice - the way she sang Punjabi songs.
0:47:23 > 0:47:27- It was amazing. - We really enjoyed it thoroughly.
0:47:27 > 0:47:30- I'm looking forward to more of her.
0:47:32 > 0:47:37- Before, I was just a milkman's - daughter. "You're a white girl."
0:47:37 > 0:47:41- Now, I get - "You're the girl who goes to India.
0:47:41 > 0:47:44- "I've seen you - in the Cambrian News."
0:47:48 > 0:47:51- Nest Aneirin Jones' - incredible journey...
0:47:51 > 0:47:56- ..to corner India's pop scene - continues, with one goal in sight.
0:47:57 > 0:48:01- The goal is to get my name out - there - more interviews and more...
0:48:01 > 0:48:06- I don't want to be just the white - girl from the Honey Singh video.
0:48:06 > 0:48:08- I want to be Nesdi Jones, - the singer.
0:48:09 > 0:48:10- That's my goal.
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